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How To Save Money on Electric this Month

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  How To Save Money on Electric this Year If you think you’re paying too much for gas and electricity , yes you are but there are many simple things you can do to spend less money on gas and electricity. You might be able to save a lot of money.   + If the cost of your energy stays the same each month. You might be better off on a standard variable tariff because of the Energy Price Guarantee. This limits what suppliers can charge for gas and electricity on standard variable tariffs. Check what you're paying for energy. If you’d be better off on your energy supplier’s standard variable tariff, they might let you change tariffs free of charge. + If the cost of your energy can go up or down. You might have chosen a standard tariff, or your supplier might have put you on it after your fixed tariff ended. Standard tariffs are likely to be cheaper than fixed tariffs - this is because the Energy Price Guarantee limits what you must pay for energy on a standard tariff. It’s b...

Nigeria Status

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Nigeria. A small scale Paradise   Nigeria is blessed with large tracts of arable land which makes agriculture an important sector of the economy with high potential for employment generation, food security and poverty reduction. Although the sector was largely dominated by subsistence farming, with improved seedlings, modern farming methods and better weather forecasting, agricultural yields have continued to grow. Nigeria’s agricultural zones, which stretch from the tropical savanna in the north to the coastal rainforest in the south, and the mangrove of the Niger-delta complemented by tropical and semi-temperate weather prevalent across the country, promote the cultivation of a wide variety of agricultural produce from exotic fruits, vegetables, tree crops to root crops. Towards maximizing this nature’s gift, government has mapped-out soil characteristics across the country and provides detailed daily report on prevailing weather conditions.

MARKET INSIDER

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MARKET INSIDER: The Nigerian Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) is in discussions with crypto exchange Binance over plans to create a virtual free zone focusing on blockchain and the digital economy, the agency said in a Saturday press release. NEPZA, which helps regulate and operate free zones in the country, wants the result to be similar to Dubai's virtual free zone. In December last year Binance agreed to help Dubai establish an industry hub for global digital assets with the aim of promoting long term economic growth and encouraging a range of crypto companies to become licensed in the emirate. "Our goal is to engender a flourishing virtual free zones to take advantage of a near trillion dollar virtual economy in blockchains and digital economy," Adesoji Adesugba, NEPZA's managing director, said in the statement. The initiative follows the launch last October of Nigeria's central bank digital currency, the world's second, following the ...

NEW STATE OF BUSINESS

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A typical business Day in Alaba Lagos. In this picture is a detailed view of what a small business looks like in alaba the work ethics and behaviour of an Entrepreneur or trader looking to make sales and thrive in the economy.  The sales of goods and services in this business place is difficult and as such a constant battle between business owners in efforts to retain customers. The rise of social networks and social media gave rise to explicit marketing which attracts new and more evident customers.  

RETAIL COVID-19 UPDATE

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Retailers must cease assuming that business will return to "normal." There will be no going back to the way things were. Even before the Covid-19 outbreak and economic downturn, brick-and-mortar businesses were battling Amazon and other e-commerce competitors. These issues have now intensified at an alarming rate. To begin, merchants must adjust their physical operations to fulfil health and safety laws as well as fundamental customer expectations. This includes wearing masks, establishing physical separation, and regulating the amount of personnel and consumers in stores, as well as implementing contactless transactions, boosting service speed, and offering more self-service choices For more information :  https://bit.ly/3Purqut  

THE ELECTRICITY SITUATION iN NIGERIA

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  Last Monday, the Minister of Power, Engr. Abubakar Aliyu, blamed the country's poor energy supply on gas supply issues. According to Malam Isa Sanusi, the Minister's media aide, the "drop in power generation is due to the temporary suspension of the Oben gas plant to address the maintenance of essential gas processing equipment." The incident "unfortunately occurred at a time when other power plants on other gas sources are undergoing planned maintenance and capacity testing," the government said, adding, "We wish to notify the public that Seplat Energy Plc has mobilised equipment, material, and personnel to site in order to expedite the restoration of normal gas supply to the affected power plants." We've been informed that the repairs will be completed this weekend and that normalcy will be restored. While we are appealing with power users about the present status of supply, we want to reassure the broader public that efforts are being unde...

WAYS TO SAVE MONEY WHEN BUYING ELECTRICALS

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There is an ideal time to buy virtually anything at a lower price when bagging a bargain, but sometimes you can't wait for an end-of-season sale or holiday promotion. This does not imply that you must pay the total price. Instead, you may employ various purchasing methods to obtain a better deal at any time of year. "Never take a price at face value," warns Trae Bodge of TrueTrae.com, a personal finance site. "Whether I'm buying in-store or online, I always look for a lower price, a coupon, a cash-back offer, or a better deal elsewhere." Thanks to modern technology, it only takes a minute to find out." Most consumers equate big-box retailers like Amazon and Walmart with the low pricing on most of their items, but this purchasing philosophy might backfire. Because these merchants' pricing continuously changes, you must evaluate discounts regularly to ensure you receive the most significant value. These nine steps will ensure you receive the best deal...